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Ruhlemann Family History

Ruhlemann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ruhmann, Ruhlman, Muhleman, Uhlmann, Kuhlmann, Rehmann, Kohlmann

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Where is the Ruhlemann family from?

You can see how Ruhlemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhlemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruhlemann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhlemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruhlemann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhlemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Ruhlemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhlemann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Ruhlemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Ruhlemann. For the veterans among your Ruhlemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhlemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ruhlemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ruhlemann in 1965 was 56, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhlemann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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